Cost of Living Comparison Between Rome and Milan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Milan are 11.6% higher than in Rome (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Milan are 16.2% higher than in Rome | |
| Rent Prices in Milan are 26.3% higher than in Rome | |
| Restaurant Prices in Milan are 21.3% higher than in Rome | |
| Groceries Prices in Milan are 8.1% higher than in Rome | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Milan is 5.1% lower than in Rome | |
Restaurants | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 20.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70.00 € | 80.00 € | +14.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 € | 6.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 € | 5.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 1.50 € | 1.69 € | +13.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.04 € | 2.83 € | +39.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.12 € | 1.22 € | +9.5 % |
Markets | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.05 € | 5.67 € | -6.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.45 € | 2.02 € | +38.9 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.26 € | +24.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.25 € | 3.58 € | +10.1 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.89 € | 6.47 € | -6.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.44 € | 4.95 € | +11.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 7.01 € | 8.91 € | +27.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.04 € | 1.04 € | +0.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 € | 0.88 € | +5.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.01 € | 1.00 € | -1.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.21 € | 1.23 € | +2.2 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.70 € | 0.66 € | -6.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.72 € | 0.54 € | -25.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.14 € | 1.16 € | +1.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.52 € | 0.49 € | -6.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.00 € | 7.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.45 € | 1.48 € | +2.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.23 € | 1.95 € | -12.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 6.00 € | 6.00 € | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 € | 2.20 € | +46.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 35.00 € | 39.00 € | +11.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 6.00 € | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.93 € | 3.22 € | +66.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 € | 35.00 € | +16.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.24 € | 7.08 € | -2.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,000.00 € | 25,000.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 27,192.86 € | 28,002.78 € | +3.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 202.89 € | 201.53 € | -0.7 % |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.23 € | 0.13 € | -44.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 27.67 € | 27.89 € | +0.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 51.47 € | 69.98 € | +35.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.00 € | 25.96 € | +44.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.00 € | 10.00 € | +11.1 % |
Childcare | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 486.92 € | 728.57 € | +49.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,694.38 € | 15,880.55 € | +82.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.22 € | 90.75 € | +16.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 32.76 € | 33.41 € | +2.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.87 € | 94.24 € | +6.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 108.85 € | 143.72 € | +32.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,065.91 € | 1,308.24 € | +22.7 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 703.95 € | 878.02 € | +24.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,168.75 € | 2,707.84 € | +24.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,307.35 € | 1,732.40 € | +32.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 648.10 € | 822.78 € | +27.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 318.25 € | 421.16 € | +32.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Rome Edit |
Milan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,587.59 € | 1,750.49 € | +10.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 2.10 | 1.95 | -7.3 % |
| Last update: | March 2023 | March 2023 | |
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